Southampton aim to bolster mid-table position and see out the year in style
This is the Saints’ third season in the Barclays WSL 2 (formerly known as the Barclays Women’s Championship), after gaining back-to-back promotion in the 2021/22 and 2022/23 campaigns.
They have played nine league fixtures so far, having secured three of each possible result: winning, drawing and losing. This means they have twelve points on board and sit in sixth place.
With two fixtures remaining in 2025, Simon Parker’s side look to build upon recent performances and see the year out with six points in six.
Gareth Taylor issues scheduling concerns and injury updates ahead of Arsenal
Liverpool Women’s manager, Gareth Taylor delivered several important updates ahead of his side’s rescheduled fixture against Arsenal Women in the Barclays Women’s Super League.
He expressed both concern and optimism as the squad navigates injuries, tight scheduling, and the demands of the post-international-break period.
Ellie Roebuck: Her resilience and determination to inspire WSL and Lionesses return
Ellie Roebuck is a twenty-six-year-old goalkeeper who currently plays for Aston Villa Women in the Barclays Women’s Super League, following a return to England from Barcelona FC Women.
In 2019, at just twenty-years-old, she won the WSL Golden Glove award for keeping the most clean sheets in the season, setting a record for being the youngest goalkeeper to win the award at the time.
Known for playing an outfield style of goalkeeping, Roebuck tends to use her feet a lot, which made many think that she would suit Barcelona’s playing style perfectly, considering they are a very technical team.
Pina and Lopez fire la Roja to Nations League glory
Spain claimed back-to-back UEFA Women’s Nations League titles with a commanding 3-0 victory over Germany in Madrid, sealing the second leg of the final with a dazzling second-half surge.
After a cagey, goalless first meeting in Germany, la Roja rose to the occasion on home soil, powered by a superb brace from Clàudia Pina and a stylish strike from Vicky Lopez.
Fulham retain top FAWNL spot slotting five past London Bees
Fulham FC Women remained at the top of the FA Women’s National League Division One South East table after they thrashed London Bees at home.
Top scorer, Ellie Olds made it double as the Whites ran riot at Motspur Park, finishing a low ball in the second half. While Kayleigh Stead, Stella Gandee Morgan, and Katie Dungate ensured the Cottagers had complete control.
Sarina Wiegman’s England usher in a new look during last international break of the year
Opening the final international break of 2025 with an impressive 8-0 win against the Asian Champions, China, Sarina Wiegman’s England looked to build upon this success in their final friendly against Ghana.
The Lionesses have been in great form recently after retaining their title of European Champions this summer. In the previous international window, they had mixed results in their friendlies: a 3-0 win against Australia at Pride Park Stadium, but a 2-1 defeat to Brazil at the Etihad.
The last time the Lionesses faced China was in the group stages of the 2023 World Cup, where they dominated 6-1. In the last five meetings of the two teams England managed two wins, now making this three in six.
World Champions set sights on thrilling Nations League Final
After an exciting and thrilling UEFA Women’s Nations League tournament, Spain and Germany are set for a two-legged clash in the final.
The Spanish Women's National team kick off their campaign in the final by playing the Germans away in Kaiserslautern at the Fritz-Walter stadium on the Friday 28th of November.
Throughout the tournament, Selección Española de Futbol dominated over other nations. Now, the squad are prepared to fight for another piece of silverware to add to their repertoire.
November WSL roundup: City move top whilst West Ham and Liverpool secure first points of the campaign
Heading into the final international break of the year, the Barclays Women’s Super League is shaping up to be an exciting contest, with teams competing at both ends of the table.
Andrée Jegerletz’s City side are in top form, overtaking Chelsea at the top of the table following a vulnerable defensive performance from the Blues. Meanwhile Liverpool and West Ham picked up their first points of the campaign. Gareth Taylor and Rehanne Skinner are pleased to be off the mark after a challenging start but must continue to compete at the bottom.
In the build-up to the international break, the WSL saw some unexpected results with a huge thirty-four goals score across these two game weeks.
PSG dominate Saint Étienne in five-goal Arkema Première League thriller
This weekend, Paris Saint-Germain travelled to Saint Étienne with the hope of securing three points in the Arkema Première League.
Whilst PSG sit in second place, only three points below rivals, OL Lyonnes, les Verts are in eleventh place, with only one win and one draw on the board from their opening eight fixtures.
This was a must-win fixture for les Parisiennes against a team struggling to get off the mark this season. However, with a strong home crowd at Stade Salif-Keita, Laurent Mortal’s Saint Étienne went in ready to challenge the opposition for the victory.
The EFL and Utilita launch new season of the Utilita Kids & Girls Cup
For more than 21,000 school children, the dream of playing at the home of English football, Wembley Stadium suddenly feels closer.
The EFL and Utilita have launched a new season of the Kids and Girls Cup, one of the country’s biggest junior football tournaments. This gives ambitious footballers the opportunity to represent their local club on the national stage.
The Utilita Kids & Girls Cup are national tournaments for young football players, which offer children the ultimate once in a lifetime experience to play at Wembley. A huge number of aspiring footballers from across 2,500 schools will take part in this season’s competitions, in which they will represent seventy-two EFL Clubs across England and Wales.
Manchester turns blue as Jegerletz’s City top the table
Manchester City Women ran riot at the Etihad Stadium in the Manchester derby, with goals from Rebecca Knaak, Khadija Bunny Shaw, and Lauren Hemp sealing the win.
The Cityzens were looking to add to their winning streak after a solid start in the Barclays Women's Super League with twenty-one points, leaving them close to title holders, Chelsea at the top of the table. City are in fine form, having won against Everton last weekend.
Manchester United, however, headed into the game with mixed results: with three wins, two draws and one loss after losing to Aston Villa last time out, leaving them third. United lost to Villa in their previous match, with Miri Taylor scoring the only goal of the game.
Lize Kop stars as North London Derby shares spoiled
A string of super saves from Lize Kop saw Tottenham and Arsenal share the spoils in a rare 0-0 draw for both sides infront of a 6,788 record attendance at Brisbane Road.
Martin Ho named an unchanged side from Spurs’ 4-2 defeat to London City last time out, with Olivia Holdt looking to add to her six goal contributions already this season. Rennee Slegers gave a rare start to Kyra Cooney Cross in the midfield, and once again opted for the tried and tested Stina Blackstenius and Alessia Russo pairing up front.
Tottenham Hotspur look to shake things up in historic North London Derby
Tottenham Hotspur Women hope to conquer their North London rivals, Arsenal in front of a sold-out crowd at their home of Brisbane Road.
Under new manager, Martin Ho, Spurs have already improved significantly since last season, with already five wins on board in the Barclays Women’s Super League.
However, one of their most noticeable wins so far include a preseason away win against fierce rivals Arsenal: the first away win for Spurs in this fixture’s history and only their second win against them all together.
Ho addressed the media ahead of this highly anticipated fixture, where he looks to lead Spurs to a historic victory.
Gareth Taylor’s Liverpool desperate to find positives against the WSL holders
After winning their first point of the season against Brighton & Hove Albion Women last Sunday, Liverpool FC Women look ahead to their fixture against Chelsea this weekend.
Head coach, Gareth Taylor addressed the media ahead of this tough clash against the reigning Barclays Women’s Super League Champions.
Jocelyn Prêcheur previews Aston Villa clash with focus on London City Lionesses’ identity and belief
On the back of a reassuring victory against Tottenham Hotspur Women, London City Lionesses stand in good stead ahead of a trip to Villa Park this weekend.
Head coach, Jocelyn Prêcheur addressed the media as his newly promoted side aim to continue their positive form and make their mark in the Barclays Women’s Super League.
The rise of Grace Fisk: From Millwall Lionesses to Wiegman’s England squad
Ahead of the 2025/26 season, Grace Fisk was announced as the new captain for Liverpool FC Women. She leads from the back and has emerged as a young talent to watch in the Barclays Women’s Super League.
Due to the withdrawal of young defender, Katie Reid and Manchester City’s new signing, Grace Clinton, the Liverpool captain received her first call-up to the senior England squad under head coach, Sarina Wiegman. The squad welcomed Fisk to the international camp during the Lionesses’ homecoming series.
Alex Scott MBE : championing diversity and inspiring a better future for women in sport
Alex Scott champions diversity across football, alongside being known for breaking records, showcasing courage and emerging as a role model.
Her contributions to the sport span beyond her career on the pitch. In recent years, she made history as the first black person to anchor leading football programmes, on the likes of the BBC and Sky. This is just one example of how she inspires the next generations to have a future in sport.
Scott is one of the most prominent and influential black women in sport. Her story should continue to be shared and heard, to fuel the dreams of millions worldwide.
QPR: a new chapter of growth and success inspired by dedication and ambition behind the scenes
Queen’s Park Rangers Women are navigating a new chapter of growth and success, where they shine a light on team culture, youth and grassroots development, alongside being highly ambitious for the 2025/26 season.
QPR play in the Division One South East, the fourth tier of the women’s football pyramid, after securing promotion in 2021. The team currently sit fourth in the league table, with four wins, two draws, and two losses. The team plan on securing promotion to Tier 3, the FA Women’s National League, through playoffs next season.
On Sunday, the club face Luton Town on the big stage at Loftus Road in the FAWNL Cup, hoping to welcome another record crowd in a tough contest for the women’s side.
Tottenham Hotspur determined to climb the WSL table ahead of first trip to Hayes Lane
Tottenham Hotspur Women look to move into the UEFA Women’s Champions League spots with a win over newly promoted independent club, London City Lionesses.
Goalkeeper coach, Chris Williams addressed the media ahead of the first fixture between the two sides which will determine whether Spurs can continue their positive start under head coach, Martin Ho.
Manchester City stars shine on the international stage as Jegerletz praises his squad
During the October international break, several stars from Andrée Jegerletz’ Manchester City squad represented their nations on the big stage.
The head coach addressed the media following the break from domestic football and praised his squad for their involvements in the women’s game beyond Manchester City.
It is clear that he is proud of the team’s progression since taking the helm this summer. International break offered him the time to sit back and reflect on a positive start to the 2025/26 season and understand his squad’s true potential when wearing their national team colours.